Our Church Links

We are a Church of England School within the Rainbow Parish. We have strong links with St Mary’s Church and Kirkby Lonsdale Methodist Church.

Rev. Becca and Rev. Wendy join us on a weekly basis as part of our Collective Worship, they also contribute to our Religious Education Lessons. Throughout the year, our school takes part in various events with the church eg. Experience Easter, Christmas Craft, EYFS worship.

Our Clergy Team join us for RE Lessons, Festivals and Worship. Rev. Richard Snow has been Ex Officio on our Board of Governors until his recent retirement.

Contacts

Team Vicar – Reverend Wendy Thornton 015242 73570 wendy.thronton@methodist.org.uk

Team Vicar – Reverend Anne Pettifor 015242 71904 anne@therainbowparish.org

Team Vicar – Reverend Becca Gilbert 07527 728256 becca@kl.church

Church Contacts

https://therainbowparish.org/index.php/contacts

The Churches together provide various out of school provision at weekends and during holidays for our community.

We are part of the Carlisle Diocese –

The Diocese of Carlisle plays a vital role in nurturing the spiritual and academic development of children across Cumbria’s Church schools. Through robust support in governance, buildings, training, and collective worship, the Diocese works to ensure that all pupils flourish—excelling academically while growing in faith and character. The Diocese oversees 104 Church of England schools across Cumbria, spanning from Barrow-in-Furness to Hethersgill, and west to Warcop. Its Education Team, based at diocesan offices in Penrith, includes specialists in school buildings, governance, admissions, finance, and academies. These experts support schools in vital areas like collective worship, Religious Education, effectiveness, school ethos, headteacher recruitment, and admissions.